Experienced forward Rhianna Pollicina has joined Melbourne Victory, after a four-season stint at Melbourne City, ahead of the Ninja A-League 2025-26 campaign.
Pollicina has over 100 Ninja A-League matches to her name (85 at Melbourne City), having been a major contributor to City’s two Ninja A-League Premierships.
With more than a decade of experience in the Ninja A-League, her performances to date have earned her selection in the 2023/24 Ninja A-League All-Stars squad as well as selection in the PFA Team of the Season on three occasions.
Bringing creativity and a proven record to Victory’s attacking structure, Pollicina provides football intelligence and a keen goal sense, qualities that the club’s Ninja A-League head coach Jeff Hopkins said were essential to the Club ahead of the upcoming season.
“I’m incredibly pleased to have Rhianna joining us for the 2025/26 Ninja A-League season,” Hopkins said.
“She is a player that has repeatedly demonstrated the high standard of football she can bring to the league and can really present a challenge to her opponents in make-or-break matches.
“With her experiences coupled with Rhianna’s exciting ability to score goals, I have no doubt that she will find great success with us at Victory and will be a great contributor to our overall goal of going one better this season in chasing silverware. ”
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After four years playing for City, Pollicina said she was looking forward to the challenge of the upcoming season and the opportunity to continue her playing career with Victory.
“I’m really looking forward to this next chapter in my career,” Pollicina said.
“Joining a club like Melbourne Victory is an exciting opportunity. It is a big club and a respected organisation with a proud and successful history.
“As a player, you’re always looking for new challenges and chances to grow and joining a club like Victory represents that. I’m eager to contribute my experience to the group and play a role as the club continues to strive for more success.”
